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Chana Masala Recipe using Curry Sauce

Chana Masala Recipe using Curry Sauce

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Chana masala is a vegan, gluten free Indian curry and is also called Chole masala. We created this short-cut easy to cook Indian recipe to help our kids who wanted to make a quick meal on busy weeknights.

Prep time: 5 mins; Cook time: 20 mins; Serves 4-5

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE VEGAN CHANA MASALA CURRY:

  • 15oz. Canned chick peas (garbanzo beans) - 2 
  • Salt (as per taste) - 1 tsp
  • Flavor Temptations Indian Curry Sauce (includes garam masala spice pack) - 1
  • Chopped cilantro (optional) - 2-3 stems

STEPS TO MAKE CHANA MASALA WITH CURRY SAUCE:

  1. Drain some of the liquid from chick peas cans
  2. In a saucepan, combine masala sauce, chick peas and salt.
  3. Cook covered on medium heat for 15-20 minutes until beans are soft. Mash some of the beans to thicken sauce if needed.
  4. Stir in Garam Masala, uncover, simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens to salsa consistency.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional).

SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR CHOLE MASALA:

Serve hot over bed of long-grained or naan bread

If you want to cook Chana masala from scratch, try Chana masala Recipe using Spice Mix

Vegan

Fully plant-based

Gluten-free

Contains no gluten

Dairy free

Contains no dairy products

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FAQs

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How authentic is this recipe?

All our recipes are authentic and traditional family recipes passed along by my Mom and family members.

Does the sauce need to be refrigerated or frozen?

The curry sauce is shelf-stable and can be stored at room temperature. It needs to be refrigerated once it is opened.

Why is the Garam Masala spice packet provided separately?

Most Indian sauces in the market add Garam Masala spices into the sauce. Over time, their flavor could deteriorate. Finishing your dish with organic Garam Masala garnish makes the flavors 'pop'.